Share Mexican Plates, Sip Ceylon Tea, Try Yemeni Classics

Plan a relaxed outing around sunny outdoor seating, a quiet cafe counter, and a cozy dining room. Allow extra time for drink preparation, or arrive hungry for broth, flatbread, and hearty mains.


Dining and Tea Stops


Ninth Avenue Margarita Hours

Arriba Arriba suits a social meal in Hell’s Kitchen, with Mexican classics, a festive room, and outdoor seating in the sun. Share elote, nachos, or chips with guacamole, then pair them with the bar’s la mama skinny margarita. Gluten-free options give diners with dietary restrictions a practical choice. Weekday evenings begin at 4:00 PM, while Friday and Saturday service continues until 12:00 AM. The setting is mid-priced.

Arriba Arriba4.3 (1,771)Mon – Thu, 16:00 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 00:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 23:00Manhattan, New York

Crescent Street Tea Stop

Long Island City’s Arteassan offers a quiet cafe stop for Ceylon teas, cloud ceylon drinks, fruit slushes, and baked goods. The menu also includes watermelon sam boo luong and mochi sweets. Animal-themed packaging features a hanging cat, giving each order a recognizable finish. Drink preparation can involve a wait. Allow extra time at the counter. Service runs until 9:30 PM Monday through Thursday and until 10:30 PM Friday through Sunday.

Arteassan4.6 (98)Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 21:30; Fri – Sun, 11:30 – 22:30Queens, New York

Bronx Yemeni Late Hours

The traditional breakfast here includes beans, falafel, liver, and heart. Other meals feature lamb haneeth, Zurbian chicken, and Mandi with fresh, house-baked flatbread. Broth soup and salad precede the main course. Scenic images of Yemen decorate the modest, cozy dining room. The restaurant serves from 9:00 AM to 1:00 AM daily. Plan on about 20 dollars per person. Attentive, welcoming service rounds out the visit.

Arth Aljanatain4.6 (166)Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 01:00 (+1)Bronx, New York

Queens Cantinas Cafes and Taverns

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